Tobisho Left-Handed Single-Edged Single-Handed Hedge Shears Black Handles Without Guard Total Length & Blade: 270mm / 125mm High-Carbon Cutlery Steel [Traditional Hand-Forged from Scratch/ Hollow Ground Buck / Twist Blade / Screw Joint I]

Description

Handcrafted by the renowned Tobisho in Yamagata Prefecture, this versatile 270mm single-handed hedge shear features a specialized single-edged (Kataba) blade geometry and traditional black-finished handles. Masterfully custom-built for left-handed professionals, the blade orientation is fully reversed to offer precise cutline visibility and natural shearing power for southpaw workers.

Unlike standard double-edged models, one side functions as a bypass-style anvil receiving jaw, providing superior structural strength and leverage to cut through thicker branches with ease—especially when using the base of the blade near the pivot bolt. Forged from premium high-carbon cutlery steel using traditional Yamagata hand-forging techniques, it incorporates an authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki) and precision hand-adjusted Hinari alignment to prevent sap and resin buildup. Combining heavy-duty branch-cutting capacity, leaf-shaping accuracy, and true left-handed ergonomics, this all-in-one shear is an essential tool for professional arborists and landscapers.

 Brand: Tobisho

 Model: Yamagata Single-Edged (Kataba) Single-Handed Hedge Shear (Left-Handed) / Black Handles / Without Guard

 Orientation: Left-Handed (True Left-Handed Blade Geometry)

 Total Length: 270mm

 Blade Length: 125mm (from bolt center to blade tip)

 Steel: Premium High-Carbon Cutlery Steel

 Blade Type: Single-Edged (Kataba / Anvil-Style Pruning Jaw for Thicker Branches)

 Joint Type: Screw Joint

 Lock Type: Handle Latch (Kanamedome)

 Handle Option: Traditional Black Finish Handles

 Back Finish: Authentic Hollow Ground Back (Urasuki / Sap & Resin Resistant)

 Blade Alignment: Hand-Adjusted Hinari (Twisted Blade Alignment for Crisp Cut Engagement)

 Guard Type: Without Guard (Open Handle)

 Features: Yamagata Master Hand-Forged / True Left-Handed Construction / Kataba Single-Edged Versatility / Heavy-Duty Branch Cutting Capacity / Traditional Black Handle Finish / Sap-Resistant Urasuki & Hinari Structure / Exceptional Sharpness & Durability

 Process: Traditional Yamagata Hand-Forged & Finished

 Origin: Made in Japan